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    Overview

    The development of skills in Chinese language to an intermediate level, with equal emphasis on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students will be introduced to basic types and features of Chinese written discourse and cultural themes.

    The number of people who are learning Chinese as a second language is increasing very rapidly. It is also the second most common language on the Internet. As China is an increasingly important business partner of New Zealand, learning Chinese will give you the edge over other candidates for a wide variety of jobs.

    About this paper

    Paper title Intermediate Chinese 1
    Subject Chinese
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $981.75
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    CHIN 132
    Restriction
    CHIN 232 or any other more advanced Chinese language paper
    Schedule C
    Arts and Music
    Notes
    If you have previous knowledge of the language you can still enrol in this paper via Special Permission by proceeding with your application process to the Review and Submit page or email languages@otago.ac.nz for assistance.
    Eligibility
    Suitable for students specialising in any discipline.
    Contact
    languages@otago.ac.nz
    Teaching staff

    Convenor: Dr Sin Wen Lau

    Teaching Arrangements

    We will study one lesson every 2 weeks. In order to take full advantage of the class interactive lectures, students will do a variety of activities focused on the new vocabulary (peer dictations, character games, etc.).

    Textbooks

    Liu, Xun, ed. Xin Shiyong Hanyu Keben 2 (New Practical Chinese Reader 2) Textbook. Beijing: Beijing Language and Culture University Press, 2011. (Available at the University Book Shop).

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Self-motivation.
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    Learning Outcomes

    By participating in lectures and tutorials, completing the assigned homework and via other independent learning activities (practice with Language Perfect, meetings with language match partners and exercises based on suggested online resources), students will gain:

    • A beginning-to-intermediate level understanding of the Chinese language structure
    • Increased confidence in their conversational skills
    • A beginning-to-intermediate level in reading and writing skills

    More specifically, the paper's expected learning outcomes include:

    • The basic ability to express opinions and describe and narrate events/stories
    • The capacity to read near authentic texts independently

    Timetable

    Semester 1

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Thursday 12:00-13:50 9-13, 15-16, 18-22
    Friday 14:00-15:50 9-12, 15-22
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